Big Bass Lake

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: TAMARACK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
455 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00368
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.25194, -75.49528
Age
69 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.